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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,268.83 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,268.83 and 326.22 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,268.83 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,268.83 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,268.83 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 413,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,912.15/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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